Do you mean the same Andrew Fitzgerald who averages 6.3 ppg and an impressive 2.9 rebounds while playing 19 minutes per game? Drew was not the problem last night. But the 6 points he scored, while pulling down only 2 boards, wasn't what I would call a game-winning performance either.
Amath is indeed part of the problem, I'll give you that. Surely you know, however, that he is only averaging 4 more minutes per game than Drew. And, please don't repeat your usual observation that Fitz's confidence has been shaken by coming off of the bench this year. College basketball is a big boy's game, he's not in junior high anymore. Besides, there is no way Drew Fitzgerald would use that as an excuse.
As for Cameron Clark, he has had one good game the entire season, against A&M. His defense has been solid in every game. But when he shoots 25% from the field, scores 4 points and snags 2 rebounds, he is a liability on offense. His turnover and subsequent foul in the final minute or two of the game were crucial plays that hurt any chance we had at completing the comeback.
My point is simply this. The returning starters from last year are just as much a part of the problems we're seeing as anything the newcomers are doing. That said, I believe it's time for a shakeup in our starting five, because what we're seeing right now is not working too well. Not that LK gives a rat's rear end what I think. But I would start Hornbeak, Hield and Pledger at the guard positions, along with Osby and M'Baye. Hield and Hornbeak are playing well, Cousins is not. The tools are there with Amath. He just has to play tougher and smarter.
